Hi Everyone, 

This is a Brand New Week and I hope this week  brings nothing but GREATNESS to everyone of us! 

So, I would be giving us a brief history about the City - Lagos. I know Lagos means different things to different people. For me, it’s the City filled with lots of ‘paper-chasing’, Yellow cabs and buses, Owanbe’s for the Culture. 

Lagos is beautiful and Chaotic all at the same time. 

Why did I choose to write a brief history and fun facts about Lagos? Why not? It is arguably the most economically important State of the Country (According to Wikipedia). It is a major financial centre and would be the fifth largest economy in Africa, if it were a country. Amazing, right ? 

Lagos’ initial name was EKO which referred mainly to the Island, before the Portuguese name of LAGOS was adopted. The first to settle in Lagos are the AWORI’s, they are hunters and fishermen who had come from Ile-Ife to the coast.
The name EKO is either from the Yoruba word “Òkó” (Cassava Farm) or “Èkó” (War Camp). - Wikipedia.org

Here are 10 Fun Facts you should know about Lagos.
1. Lagos is a Portuguese word that means Lakes.
2. It’s the only State with Yellow Buses (Danfo)
3. It’s the Centre of Entertainment - it houses both the Movie and Music Industry. Even, Fashion sef.
4. EKO is used to refer to mainly Lagos Island (Idumota,Balogun, Agarawu, Lafiaji, Obalende...) 
5. Ikoyi, Victoria Island and Lekki are seen as “The Island” not “Lagos Island”.
6. It is believed that the EYO Festival can only be held in Lagos State. 
7. It has the most vibrant life in Nigeria- Lagosians are always on the move.
8. Paul McCartney recorded his fifth post -Beatles album in an EMI studio in Lagos in August and September 1973. 
9. You’ve got to be Smart to survive on the streets of Lagos, Kids. 
10. Plixxxx, we are already crowded in Lagos . Don’t come and join us after reading this fun facts. Stay wherever you are. Bless!  :) 

Lagos , Stand up !!!!! 

Have a good one, guys.